2007 BMW 550 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 550 | 62 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 5422 cc |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |